Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). In search of forever....
Rescued from the NYC ACC, staff and volunteer fave Jimmy is a friendly, low-energy Pittie mix who is a big fan of sunbathing, belly rubs, and Kongs. He needs an owner who is experienced with large dogs and understands that he may not get along well with other male dogs, but he played well with most of the female dogs he has met in the care center and is friendly with people. Due to his mellow nature, Jimmy could easily be a family pet or go home with a person who has a busy schedule. If you have lots of love, a few minutes for a walk or romp each day, and a warm spot on the couch, Jimmy is your guy!

American Pit Bull Terrier Mix

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Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Chow Chow / Mixed (medium coat). Poundcake was saved from Animal Control emaciated, anemic, and he had a very large anal tumor. Imagine how much pain this poor fella must have been in!! His medical needs were resolved, and he now needs a home of his own. He is a 6 year old lab/chow mix boy who is up to date on shots. Poundcake is not a cuddly in your face guy. He prefers to be left alone to do his thing and not be bothered much. If you can offer him a place to relax where its quiet and low key, please get your application in here, we would love to have a home waiting for him! http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

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Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). See Dizzy video here: https://www.facebook.com/RescueDogsRockNyc/videos/1378313648916054/ Dizzy was found with wounds consistent with being used as a bait dog. He is 3 years old and 50 pounds. Dizzy is a good boy who wants to please everyone he meets! He does well with both male and female dogs. He is low energy, requiring a few walks each day. Dizzy is up to date on shots, housetrained, and crate trained. If you would like to apply to adopt Dizzy, put your application in here! http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

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Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). DBO was rescued from the Brooklyn ACC. He is 4 years old and about 70 pounds. DBO was surrendered by his previous owners because they were moving and were not allowed animals where they were moving to. His previous owners reported that he is friendly, outgoing, and plays well with kids and adults. He has been around cats and is at first curious, and then ignores them. DBO likes to play with balls and squeaky toys. He knows commands sit, stay, and give paw. DBO's foster reports that he is good on leash and a joy to have around! Volunteers at the shelter state that he seems to prefer smaller dogs over big dogs. DBO is up to date on shots and already neutered. If you would like to adopt DBO, please put your application in here: http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

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Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hope was rescued over a year ago from a well under a house in GA. The owner didn't even know the well existed. Hope spent 4 days dow ... n there before she was discovered. Since then she's gotten healthy & is ready for her forever home!
Here's what foster mom says:
Hope is great for first time dog owners. She is sweet gentle and loving with all people. Hope loves to walk and would do best with an active owner but is also happy to lay around all day and shadow you around the house. She is truly a gentle giant and would be the perfect family dog. She is loyal as can be and wants nothing more than to be your best friend!
Hope loves adventures as you can see! Hope's foster mom adores her but just took a new job & wont be around as much which she knows isn't fair to Hope! Hope is great as a solo dog or would do best with small males. It does take her time to get used to new dogs, so would need slow intros. Hope loves kids, but is not a fan of cats.
She's about 3 1/2 years old now! She's a beautiful lab/pit mix.

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Posted Breed: Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). Jellybean is 4 years old, 60 pounds, up to date on shots and has been spayed. She is good with people of all ages and has lived with dogs and kids. Her foster mom states that she is very sweet and likes belly rubs, would do best probably with a male dog rather than female if there are other dogs in the home, and would be content as an only dog as well. She is confident and well adjusted! Jellybean is leash trained and house trained (potty trained). If you would like to adopt Jellybean, please put your application in here: http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org/general-application.

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Posted Breed: Terrier / Mixed (long coat). Casey is a 8-9 year old terrier mix who weighs 15 pounds. Casey does have mild heart issues and he is not on medication, but will need to see a cardiologist for routine exams. Casey will need a more quiet, settled home. It is recommended he have a home with a yard, and no small kids. He becomes anxious if there is a lot of strangers in and out of the home. He loves the company of other dogs, and it is also recommended that he have a home with another dog, away from city life. Casey is a handsome fella, and we would love to see him in a home soon. If you would like to apply for Casey, please do so here: http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

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Posted Breed: Hound / Mixed. SusiQ is currently located in the 03773 area code. She is up to date on shots and good with all people and other dogs. She is most certainly a hound-mix, she loves her walks and scenting her way thru the woods. She rarely barks, but when she hears the coyotes in the distance at night, will occasionally join in The Big Aroo. Susie Q is a country girl at heart, the city life is too overwhelming for her so a country home in a rural setting would be best. Susie is allergic to cigarette smoke so a non smoking home is a must. She is a humorous girl, a little bit in her own world, and happy to join in on any adventure or car trip you may be heading out for. SusiQ came into Rescue having great difficulty with Trust. But as she has grown to trust her foster mom, she is more bold approaching people in public, and trusting that they will treat her as her foster mom does. If you would like to adopt Susie Q, please put your application in here: http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

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Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Anya is 1 year and 4 months old. She is a NYCACC survivor! Anya is up to date on shots. She is a very playful girl who loves to go for walks and snuggle with her people. It does take her a little time to warm up to new people and other dogs, so a loving, patient home is a must. Anya would do best in a single dog home. If there is another dog in the home, a submissive male would best. Slow introductions should occur. She is very treat motivated, and knows the basic commands of sit, stay and down (of course treats will help her learn new commands!). She walks well on leash with a gentle leader, and is potty trained and crate trained. Anya has lived with a cat and sometimes chased the cat, though nothing ever came of it. We suggest a home where if kids are present, they are older and more respectful of her space. Anya would greatly benefit from a family who understands that she will need continued socialization training and confidence building. She is currently working with a training company that is helping her to achieve those goals in her foster home. Training support will continue after/when she is adopted to ensure the most smooth and successful transition for her - at a generous discounted rate. A fully committed owner - like all dogs deserve - to help Anya build trust will be the key to her success and happiness. If you would like to adopt Anya, please apply here: http://www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

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Posted Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). This handsome hunk is Ray! We rescued him from a kill shelter in MD & cannot understand why he hasn't been taken yet!! What more could one want? Smarts, athleticism, not to mention how gorgeous - Ray is the total pkg!!! Just 3 years young, 50 lb Ray is housebroken, crate trained, great with kids and dogs. Ray is super smart & always eager to please his people, he's also quite the athlete, so if you or anyone else you may know is looking for a workout partner, well look no further!!
Apply for Ray today!